Question

A client with fibromyalgia has not achieved pain relief with opioid pain medication. the client has a history of diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. the nurse anticipates that which single medications may be selected by the health care provider to be given in conjunction with the opioid pain medication? select all that apply.

Answer 1

The nurse can give the client antidepressants such Duloxetine. Even though one is not depressed, one can still take this as this can also alleviate pain. Another medication the client can take is an anti seizure medication. An example of this is Pregabalin. It would prevent nerves from sending pain signals to the brain thus can also help ease the pain of a person suffering from Fibromyalgia.